Hanging Toes to Bar Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Iliopsoas
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Iliopsoas
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Rectus Abdominis, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Sartorius
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 8
- Alternate Names
- Toes to Bar
How to: Hanging Toes to Bar
- Hang from a bar with a firm grip, arms fully extended and feet off the ground.
- Engage your core, and lift your legs, keeping them together, until your toes touch the bar.
- Lower your legs back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle strength to lift the legs.
- Letting shoulders get scrunched or hunched up towards the ears.
- Not engaging the core sufficiently, leading to improper form.
Modifications
- Bend your knees while raising them to reduce strain on your lower back.
- Perform the exercise lying on a mat if hanging from a bar is uncomfortable.
Tips
- Ensure a full range of motion by controlling the movement when raising and lowering your legs.
- Avoid swinging your body; use controlled movements to engage your core effectively.
- Keep your arms straight while hanging to maintain stability.
Hanging Toes to Bar Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
hanging
bodyweight
intermediate